It is a low calorie electrolyte beverage. It's a good choice for people who don't want or need calories during their workouts (or while sweating) but do like something with flavor and significant electrolytes.

Filtered Water, Erythritol, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte), Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Color), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Stevia rebaudiana Leaf Extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Natural Watermelon Flavor ...

Conclusions. Body Armor drinks are made from natural ingredients and are gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and kosher. However, they contain sugar and B vitamins, and other ingredients that some people are sensitive to. Body Armor drinks are packaged in plastic bottles, which is not ideal for the environment.

Body Armor LYTE

• The LYTE version is hands down my top pick for a regular grab-and-go sports drink.
• Per 16-ounce bottle: 20 calories, 18 grams carbs, 2 grams sugar, 40 milligrams sodium and 700 milligrams potassium.
• No artificial sweeteners or colors (sweetened with stevia; colored with natural juice extracts)

Body Armour is in fact healthier for you than Gatorade because it's flavorings and GMO ingredients, but neither are necessarily bad choices especially if you have just worked out and are looking for fuel.

We found the taste of BodyArmor to be more soothing compared with Gatorade, which left a rather unpleasant artificial aftertaste. While the sugar content is equally high, it is more diluted and offers a greater dosage of those key electrolytes.

BODYARMOR Sports Drink and BODYARMOR LYTE is caffeine-free gluten-free, and made with natural ingredients without any artificial sweeteners, flavors, or dyes.

BODYARMOR LYTE is the Low Calorie, No Sugar Added Sports Drink with Natural Flavors, Natural Sweeteners and No Colors from Artificial Sources.

Body Armour is in fact healthier for you than Gatorade because it's flavorings and GMO ingredients, but neither are necessarily bad choices especially if you have just worked out and are looking for fuel.

We found the taste of BodyArmor to be more soothing compared with Gatorade, which left a rather unpleasant artificial aftertaste. While the sugar content is equally high, it is more diluted and offers a greater dosage of those key electrolytes.

The Best Drinks to Replenish Electrolytes

• Hydration mixes.
• Natural Fruit Juices.
• Sports Drinks.
• Pedialyte.

The Best Hydration Drinks

• Water. Water is the optimal way to hydrate.
• Milk. Milk contains protein along with calcium and vitamin D.
• Tea. Tea is also full of antioxidants.
• Sports drinks. Electrolytes in sports drinks increase hydration effectiveness.
• Fruit-infused water.
• Fruit juice.
• Watermelon + Watermelon Juice.
• Coconut water.

While Bodyarmor is marketed as a hydration drink for active individuals, some flavors of the beverage contain significant amounts of added sugars. Added sugars are those that are not naturally occurring in the ingredients but are included during processing or preparation.

The Takeaway Body Armour is in fact healthier for you than Gatorade because it's flavorings and GMO ingredients, but neither are necessarily bad choices especially if you have just worked out and are looking for fuel.

Body Armour is in fact healthier for you than Gatorade because it's flavorings and GMO ingredients, but neither are necessarily bad choices especially if you have just worked out and are looking for fuel.

BODYARMOR is a premium, sports drink that provides superior hydration. Created in 2011 by Mike Repole, BODYARMOR is packed with electrolytes, coconut water and antioxidants. Low in sodium and high in potassium, BODYARMOR contains natural flavors and sweeteners and no colors or dyes from artificial sources.